assuming you haven't already done this. i just put mine in a spreadsheet. i include figures for "investing" and "saving" then just put an amount i know i can afford every month. just make the budget and stick to it. if you find you can't stick to the budget then maybe examine your spending habits and see if there's anything you can do without buying.
Dec 1, 2024
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Start by tracking your income and expenses to understand where your money goes. Setting up a budget allows you to see your monthly spending and identify areas where you can cut back.
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because doing more than a little bit is stressful, but it's nice to start getting an idea of just how much money you're spending in a month...
Feb 29, 2024
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Open up a savings account. Automatically put X amount of your paycheck aside each pay period. It does not have to be a lot. The trick for me is that I don’t even see it and if I don’t see it, it’s essentially not there.
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zuck can suck it. also if you don’t open ig for a day or two, it will begin sending you random notifications unprompted lol
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when i worked at the Apple Store / Genius Bar in college, we were trained on "assuming positive intent" from customers and peers. at the time, when i was a shithead 20-year-old, i thought this phrase was such bullshit. of course i can tell when someone has malicious intent, why not respond in kind! but now that i'm a bit older, i've realized the real wisdom behind the idea "assume positive intent" is that, when faced with interpersonal conflict, it's better to take the path of least resistance and keep your cool.
for example, if i'm getting kind of annoyed with someone at work and i want to write a snarky email, i find it best to walk away from the keyboard and write my response when i'm feeling less activated.
the result is that i can feel good about how i handle my feelings, i reflect better on other people, and i'm being an actual grown up. ;~)
Feb 19, 2025